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Vic Reeves Big Night Out

1990·Show
14Episodes in2Seasons

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Very funny, immersive world, emotionally cool.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle5
  • Tension3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Hopefulness4
  • Catharsis3

Humor

Plenty of absurdist humor and slapstick

  • Absurdist Humor10
  • Physical Comedy8
  • Satire & Parody8

World

Show business and pop culture

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Novelty10
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

  • Direction9
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Standout visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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Episode ratings

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About

Vic Reeves Big Night Out is a British cult comedy stage show and later TV series which ran on Channel 4 for two series in 1990 and 1991, as well as a New Year special. It marked the beginnings of the collaboration between Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer and started their Vic and Bob comedy double act. The show was later acknowledged as a seminal force in British comedy throughout the 1990s and which continues to the present day. Arguably the most surreal of the pair's work, Vic Reeves Big Night Out was effectively a parody of the variety shows which dominated the early years of television, but which were, by the early 1990s, falling from grace. Vic, introduced by Patrick Allen as "Britain's Top Light Entertainer and Singer", would sit behind a cluttered desk talking nonsense and introducing the various segments and surreal guests on the show. Vic Reeves Big Night Out is notable as the only time in their career where Vic solely took the role of host, while Bob was consigned to the back stage, appearing every few minutes as either himself or as a strange character. The two received equal billing in the series credits. On 3 October 2007, the first episode was re-broadcast on More4 as part of Channel 4 at 25, a season of classic Channel 4 programmes shown to celebrate the channel's 25th birthday.
Absurdist ComedyBritish Cult ClassicVariety Show ParodySurreal SketchPhysical HumorEccentric CharactersMeta-CommentaryNiche AudienceInfluential ComedyCamp & Irony

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Vic Reeves Big Night Out legally?

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Is Vic Reeves Big Night Out worth watching?

73
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Vic Reeves Big Night Out rated?

Strong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: strong language and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Vic Reeves Big Night Out have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 14 episodes.

When did Vic Reeves Big Night Out air?

It ran from 1990 to 1991 and has ended.

What language is Vic Reeves Big Night Out in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Vic Reeves Big Night Out?

2GBIE

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What tropes does Vic Reeves Big Night Out use?

Blatant LiesPhrase CatcherButt-MonkeyProduct PlacementDepartment of Redundancy DepartmentRunning GagDowner EndingSitcom Arch-NemesisOnce an EpisodeAscended FanboyEverything Is Better With ExplosionsCatch Phraseand 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for Vic Reeves Big Night Out, including Blatant Lies, Phrase Catcher, Butt-Monkey.